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Systematic review automation tool use by systematic reviewers, health technology assessors and clinical guideline developers: tools used, abandoned, and desired

2021-04-30 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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ObjectiveWe investigated the use of systematic review automation tools by systematic reviewers, health technology assessors and clinical guideline developers. Study design and settingsAn online, 16-question survey was distributed across several evidence synthesis, health technology assessment and guideline development organisations internationally. We asked the respondents what tools they use and abandon, how often and when they use the tools, their perceived time savings and accuracy, and desi...

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